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Welcome to /r/221b! We're an investigative subreddit!

Are you an investigator of sorts? A Sherlockian? A fan of mystery? A student of the science of investigation? This is the subreddit for you!

Discuss anything about investigative techniques, surveillance, forensic science, criminology, criminal justice, detective fiction, sensational courtroom news, etc!

Welcome to /r/221b! We're an investigative subreddit!

Are you an investigator of sorts? A Sherlockian? A fan of mystery? A student of the science of investigation? This is the subreddit for you!

Discuss anything about investigative techniques, surveillance, forensic science, criminology, criminal justice, detective fiction, sensational courtroom news, etc!

/r/221B

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Why

Why is nothing going on here since 101d ago

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2020/04/05
20:13 UTC

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Are you looking for a CLUE

You made it this far Claire now how to decode this I wonder. First you need the key they key has no spaces.

amZmMmZNVURXdGtZSjRPUUM1bFp2UW5Ebi9HLzZ1Y1pobE9BQVRKYUVKdz06OgTMgK9ERuBL4KwCWWH0YRw=

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2019/12/26
10:06 UTC

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10 تحديات ستفوز بها دائما !

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2017/10/14
16:12 UTC

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Talking to the police for writing fiction

Is it ok to ask police questions for a story? I think about talking to the police sometimes, but I don't want to come across as a criminal looking for inside information.

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2017/07/05
14:31 UTC

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TRUE CRIME HOSTING OPPORTUNITY

Are you an amateur sleuth or a murder mystery junkie? Are you an active member of a true crime group/podcast? Have you ever tried to solve a cold case on your own?

Efran Films, a production company based out of NYC, is currently seeking a host between the ages of 18-25 who has a verifiable passion for crime for a series on a cable network. A background in communications, law, journalism, forensics, or criminology is a huge plus!

This is a PAID opportunity. You must be willing and able to travel around the country and talk about sensitive source material with witnesses, police and family members of victims.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the questionnaire and send us a 2 minute video of you talking about yourself (the first 30 seconds) and a particular crime case you are currently passionate about (1.5 minutes)— and not one of the top ten cases that’s been covered extensively in the media. We want to see how you can speak to a story, review the facts and information about it and also have your own opinion on it. If you have other videos that exist of you online that showcases you on camera talking about any topic (school project, professional shoot and/or home video) please also include those links. Smartphone videos are totally fine but please be close enough so we can hear and see you. Please keep the video to 2 minutes as saying everything you need in that amount of time is part of us seeing your potential.

Please create your personal video and the linked questionnaire by Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Any questions please reach out to (efranfilmscasting at gmail dot com).

We do NOT download videos so please upload your video submission to YouTube or Vimeo or similar site and send us a link as noted in the questionnaire. If it's password protected, please provide us with that as well.

Casting Questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnHXjtTy10DgCVTIN5vLiYe57xlOzYlAYbRDSA4p05_WsXqA/viewform?usp=sf_link

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2017/05/11
15:21 UTC

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Tips for interviewing homeless subjects in the field?

Specifically, when visiting a homeless camp, but really anything that generally applies to talking to homeless individuals is of interest. Personally, I like to make sure I look like I don't belong in court (i.e. pretty casual) and I know some old-timers who suggest that they (at least used to) offer a cigarette or some spare change in the hopes of fostering good will. But, I don't smoke, and giving someone $ essentially for info (even just a trivial amount) still seems a little questionable. So it got me thinking; does anyone out there (the few who will actually read this) have any practices/techniques/whatever they like to employ when they are talking to homeless subjects? Particularly when they aren't directly connected to an incident/case, but rather as a potential source of related information?

2 Comments
2017/03/02
22:58 UTC

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I would like to ask a criminal investigator some questions.

I wanted to ask someone who is or was a criminal investigator. I've been wanting to go to college for this proffesion, and wanted some quick advice also experience.

2 Comments
2016/06/23
22:56 UTC

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Can I be a detective elsewhere (not in my country)?

First of all please excuse my grammar, english is not my native language. I'm 18 years old, currently living in chile and going to college (on my first year of chemical engineering), I like it and I'm planning to get my degree but I also I'd like to be a detective (I would like to have options), since I was a little kid I was fascinated by the job of a detective, I can't be one here, because they set an age barrier (from 18 to 21) and some other stuff I wont tell because I don't want to bother you guys with them, so I was wondering if I can become a detective in another country ( preferably an English speaking country ) though I am a foreigner and that could be a problem. Thank you guys :)

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2015/09/28
22:08 UTC

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Have any of you taken an on-line investigation class? Was it any good? (xpost from r/privinv)

Long story short, I am looking to pick up an industry certification or two, but for the time being, my life requires me to be too mobile for me to take any classes at a brick and mortar location. Any and all input appreciated.

2 Comments
2014/08/26
22:08 UTC

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[KC] I'd like you to investigate the I&B firm

The firm is: http://www.reddit.com/r/iolpio_and_Banana/

Is one of the cofounder really a banana? How many percentage of likeliness?

What of the other cofounder? What does his name means?

What do they do in their daily Reddit routine?

Thank you for the help you can provide.

9 Comments
2014/07/30
16:51 UTC

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E-mail about Assault on campus

Here's the deets:

At 5:30 this evening Campus Safety was made aware of an assault that took place near Goliath Wall at 2:30 p.m. today. The assailant was a dark-skinned male with an athletic build. He is estimated to be 5'11" and 175 pounds. He has short black hair, brown eyes, and was wearing brown plaid shorts, black sandals, and a plain red T-shirt.

Students are reminded to remain aware of their surroundings when alone, especially if exploring Southern's wooded trails and other natural features.

So he fits the profile of the majority of assault offenders. I do have documentation for that. Crime Statistics book. Useful thing.

Anyone want to take a gander at a profile?

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2014/04/29
00:49 UTC

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Roll call.

Is there anyone still here? I realize I kinda skip coming back for a couple weeks sometimes but I wonder what all is going on?

10 Comments
2014/04/18
17:41 UTC

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Would I be able to ask one of you for a favor? A coworker of mine wants to verify someone that he's been talking to.

There's an email address, a first name, a couple of pictures that look a little too "professional", and she's been insistent about flying out but she needs to know "some information" and where my coworker is so she "can book a flight to the right airport"

5 Comments
2014/02/02
19:07 UTC

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Modern fair play mystery

Does the genre still exist? Doesn't have to be books. Comic books, television shows, and movies are all perfectly fine too.

Suggestions for basic nonfiction books on abductive reasoning would be appreciated as well.

2 Comments
2013/11/14
02:32 UTC

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OT: What would you like to see more of on this Subreddit?

I try to post anything that I find interesting and relevant, but there hasn't been a uniformity. I feel that we could gather a better crowd of amateur investigators if I started regularly posting content that follows a specific format.

What if anything would you like me to post?

For a reference of some suggestions, I can provide the following:

-Youtube videos created by PIs detailing their job

-Post tutorials on how to conduct certain types of investigations

-Handwrite some tutorials on how to get info on the internet

-Create more community-based threads

-etc

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2013/11/06
03:40 UTC

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"Police have followed every lead, including one from a psychic..."

2 Comments
2013/11/02
01:38 UTC

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Why Private Investigators Fail Part 1 (What to do to keep your business running)

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2013/11/01
01:44 UTC

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OT: This may be my loneliest subreddit, ever

Not that I've had any subreddits before, but indeed, this is lonely. Super-lonely in fact. I guess the problem lies in my cautious attitude towards advertising. There just aren't very many suitable moments where I can interject "Hey, if you're into that sorta thing, maybe check out /r/221B/!"

5 Comments
2013/10/27
18:37 UTC

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What are your detectively aspirations?

I want to become a homicide detective for the police and later a private investigator when I retire. I'd also love to join the detective elite known as the Vidocq Society.

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2013/10/25
02:49 UTC

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Favorite Crime-related TV shows?

I have many favorites. Detective Conan, Veronica Mars, Pushing Daisies, Sherlock, and Terriers are all very near and dear to my heart. My absolute favorite would be Detective Conan (or Cased Closed in the US), I have never met a series more engaging and addictive than this series.

Pushing Daisies was also another pleasant surprise. I tend to dislike psychic detectives, but this is a series that seems to have done it right. Its a shame that it ended after 2 seasons.

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2013/10/25
02:38 UTC

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List of Subreddits for the Aspiring Criminalist

This list is most likely incomplete, if there are subreddits you feel should be listed, go ahead and post them in the comments. :)

/r/221B/ - General Detective/Mystery Lounge. Great for discussing anything crime related.

/r/AntiForensics/ - The other side of computer forensics, learn how to hide information that you don't want the cops to find.

/r/AskCriminalJustice/ - A place where you can ask questions relating to CJ and (hopefully) receive answers. Great for CJ students!

/r/Bad_Cop_No_Donut/ - Criticisms of law enforcement. While there is mostly negative content here, it could still be a useful insight to community response of law enforcement and how law enforcement could better itself to receive better community relations.

/r/ComputerForensics/ - The world and crime has become increasingly tech-based lately, so why not get a jump start into the world of Computer Forensics?

/r/Conspiracy/ - While I don't buy into this sort of stuff, it may be interesting for mystery enthusiasts.

/r/Crime/ - Newsworthy articles are posted here.

/r/CriminalJustice/ - Great resource for Criminal Justice students, most stories in it are on the latest happenings in the Criminal Justice world.

/r/DoxMe/ - Let your inner Sherlock roam free as you search for information on Reddit users (who have willingly asked for users to stalk them). Great for practicing your e-Detective skills.

/r/FilmNoir/ - Discuss and watch noir and neo-noir on this subreddit.

/r/Forensics/ - Discuss and learn about forensic science, the science of crime scene investigation!

/r/Hardboiled/ - A place where users gather to discuss about Hardboiled PI novels, new and old!

/r/Holmes/ - An interesting subreddit about the great detective, Sherlock Holmes. I am glad to say that it is not plagued by annoying fangirls, as is the cased of /r/Sherlock/.

/r/IndepthStories/ - A great place to read investigative journalism.

/r/JusticePorn/ - The classic subreddit where users share articles where justice always prevails!

/r/Law/ - A legal view into the criminal (and civil) world.

/r/Mystery/ - A general mystery subreddit.

/r/RBI/ - A collection of amateur reddit detectives make their home here. It provides excellent resources for gathering information via the internet.

/r/TrueDetective/ - Practice your Sherlock intuition here based on pictures that redditors provide.

/r/UnsolvedMurders/ - An interesting subreddit on cold cases.

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2013/10/18
19:00 UTC

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Welcome to 221B, the Home of All Great Detectives

Yes, this Subreddit is named after the home of Sherlock Holmes, but we are not necessarily a Sherlock Holmes Subreddit.

Every detective, amateur or professional, has always wished they could possess the great detection skills of Sherlock Holmes. While that may not be entirely possible, it is possible to strive to be more like Sherlock. This Subreddit is a gathering place for all people who adore mysteries, real or fictional, and is a home for all of our litter inner Sherlocks that reside within us.

Here at /r/221B/, you can bring insight to real-life investigative techniques, discuss about criminal events, theorize on cold cases, share your favorite mystery stories, and of course, solve mysteries.

9 Comments
2013/10/18
17:53 UTC

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